New Orleans police seek suspects in St. Ann Street shooting

New Orleans police on Thursday released images of two men suspected of a 6th Ward shooting a day earlier. They also distributed an image of what could be their getaway car, a red Ford Explorer, possibly a 2002 model.

According to investigators, officers responded to a call of a man being shot in the 1900 block of St. Ann Street about 6 p.m. They found the victim lying inside of his apartment, bleeding from multiple gunshot wounds to his body.

May 19 St. Ann shooting suspect 2.The man had apparently been selling food through one of his windows to one of the suspects, who posed as a customer. As the victim handed over the food, another person wielding a handgun approached and demanded items from inside the apartment.

The gunman fired at the victim several times without giving him a chance to comply, said officer Hilal Williams, an NOPD spokeswoman. The two suspects then fled.

One suspect, the fake customer, is between 19 and 25 years old. He stood anywhere from 5 feet, 9 inches to 6 feet tall. He wore a light-blue, University of North Carolina-style hat with a black-colored T-shirt and a pair of blue jeans with white spots, Williams said.

Williams said that the second suspect, the gunman, was between 19 and 25 years old. He stood between 5 feet, 11 inches and 6 feet, 2 inches in height. He wore a black shirt, dark blue jeans, brown boots and a black shirt over his head.

Possible getaway car, a red Ford Explorer, perhaps a 2002 modelMeanwhile, someone spotted the Explorer in the area shortly after the shooting.

Williams said that anyone with information can call Aaron Wiltz, an NOPD 1st District detective, at 504.658.6010.

People can also call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. Callers do not have to leave their name or testify and can earn up to $2,500 for tips leading to an indictment.